Economic Development and Revitalization Task Force

The Economic Development and Revitalization Task Force has jurisdiction over a broad range of issue areas including Infrastructure, Broadband, State Stabilization, Energy, Environment, Land Management, and Taxes.

Federal Priorities

  • Accelerating infrastructure project delivery and streamlining permitting, while establishing Governors’ priorities for the next surface transportation reauthorization;
  • Advancing technology innovation and securing energy resilience to strengthen the country’s economy and national security;
  • Working with Congress on the most impactful programs for states and territories contained in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and the CHIPS and Science Act;
  • Investing in state and territorial efforts to protect water resources and clean water.
  • Ensuring Governors have a voice as Congress considers tax reform and international trade agreements.

Governors Call for Energy Permitting Reform

At the 2025 Winter Meeting Economic Development and Revitalization Task Force Co-Chairs Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster joined Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro for a discussion on streamlining the permitting process for vital infrastructure projects.

State Revolving Fund Advocacy

In September 2023, Co-Chairs Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to address the adverse impact of Congressionally Directed Spending on the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs). NGA remains engaged with Congress on this issue and continues to advocate for a solution that would protect federal water infrastructure funding for states and territories.

Task Force

Governor Andy Beshear, Kentucky – Co-Chair

Governor Henry McMaster, South Carolina – Co-Chair

NGA Staff

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